INVASION INTIMATE PRIVACY
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HB 5566 — INVASION INTIMATE PRIVACY
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of invasion of intimate privacy. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowing that he or she is not licensed or privileged to do so, discloses any photograph, film, videotape, recording, or any other reproduction of the image of another person whose intimate parts are exposed or who is engaged in an act of sexual penetration or sexual conduct, unless that person has consented to the disclosure. Provides that a person also commits invasion of intimate privacy when he or she discloses in any manner a photograph, film, videotape, or recording of another person using a fitting room or dressing room except under the following circumstances: (1) to law enforcement officers in connection with a criminal prosecution; (2) under subpoena or court order for use in a legal proceeding; or (3) to a co-worker, manager, or supervisor acting within the scope of his or her employment. Provides that a violation is a Class 3 felony for which the person may, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment, be fined not to exceed $30,000. Provides for an affirmative defense and civil remedies.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks
Sponsors
- Jack D. Franks · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jack D. Franks
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5566 do?
- Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of invasion of intimate privacy. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowing that he or she is not licensed or privileged to do so, discloses any photograph, film, videotape, recording, or any other reproduction of the image of another person whose intimate parts are exposed or who is engaged in an act of sexual penetration or sexual conduct, unless that person has consented to the disclosure. Provides that a person also commits invasion of intimate privacy when he or she discloses in any manner a photograph, film, videotape, or recording of another person using a fitting room or dressing room except under the following circumstances: (1) to law enforcement officers in connection with a criminal prosecution; (2) under subpoena or court order for use in a legal proceeding; or (3) to a co-worker, manager, or supervisor acting within the scope of his or her employment. Provides that a violation is a Class 3 felony for which the person may, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment, be fined not to exceed $30,000. Provides for an affirmative defense and civil remedies.
- Who sponsors HB 5566?
- HB 5566 is sponsored by Jack D. Franks.
- What is the current status of HB 5566?
- This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 5566?
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